Earth to reach its farthest point from the Sun on July 6, yet the summer heat will not cool: Here's why
- Earth will reach its farthest point from the Sun on July 6, a yearly astronomical event known as aphelion.
- At around 152.1 million kilometres from the Sun, the planet will be about 5 million kilometres farther away than it is in early January.
- Yet, despite this greater distance, the Northern Hemisphere will remain firmly in the grip of summer, with no drop in temperatures.
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- Earth will reach its farthest point from the Sun on July 6, a yearly astronomical event known as aphelion.
- At around 152.1 million kilometres from the Sun, the planet will be about 5 million kilometres farther away than it is in early January.
- Yet, despite this greater distance, the Northern Hemisphere will remain firmly in the grip of summer, with no drop in temperatures.
Sources: Times of India